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ALTERNATE YARNS [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
CONT

Sateen weave is used to produce smooth, lustrous, high thread count bedding with a thick close texture. In this weave one yarn passes over four to eight alternate yarns in a staggered pattern. The number of yarns exposed on the surface of the fabric gives sateen it's characteristic sheen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)

Spanish

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